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Chandra Barrios

pointblank,TX

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraprofessional at Cocisd, excelling in behavior management and effective communication. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and provide emotional support, ensuring student success. Skilled in classroom organization and documentation, with a calm demeanor that promotes collaboration among students, parents, and faculty.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Cocisd
11.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.

Mental Health Technician

Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility
03.2011 - 06.2021
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
  • Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.

Correctional Officer

TDCJ Estelle Unit
06.2006 - 02.2011
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
05-2025

High School Diploma -

James Madison Highschool
Norcross, GA
08-2002

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Special education support
  • Teacher support
  • Patient
  • Data collection
  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom support
  • Classroom management
  • Student supervision
  • Instructional support
  • Teacher support and collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Small group instruction
  • Emotional support
  • Reading and writing support
  • Parent communication

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Cocisd
11.2022 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility
03.2011 - 06.2021

Correctional Officer

TDCJ Estelle Unit
06.2006 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

James Madison Highschool

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